As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network (BHN) works across health, wellbeing and community services. We are a trusted community health provider, delivering essential primary and allied health services that support people who need it most.
Our vision is to deliver equitable health and wellbeing, shaped with our communities.
Our role
We are a trusted community health leader, delivering high-impact services and shaping the systems that affect individuals, families and the community.
Your trusted local healthcare provider
We work across health, wellbeing and community services to respond to your needs in ways that are flexible and close to home, delivered in your local community.
We provide services across the municipalities of Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington, Port Phillip, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey and Monash.
Our approach is welcoming, safe, person-centred and inclusive. We make it easier for you to get the services you need, when you need them.
Broad range of connected services
We deliver a broad, integrated range of services including:
- Support at Home and Commonwealth Home Support Program
- Disability day centres
- GP and nursing care
- Dental and oral health
- Mental health and alcohol and other drug support
- Counselling and psychology
- Family services
- Housing
- Social and community support.
For more information on our services, visit Our Services page.
For different stages of your life
You may connect with BHN at different stages in your life and experience the benefits of our connected services or it may just be a once off.
Our inclusive and person-centred approach combined with our broad range of services and supports, means BHN can support your changing needs at different stages of your life.
You are never on your own. Our teams work together so you can move between services, so you can get the services you need.
BHN is proud to offer trusted support that is local, inclusive and person-centred that adapts with your needs and goals.
We play an important role in strengthening coordination across the health, wellbeing and community sectors, contributing to a more connected, responsive and sustainable health system over time.
Our history
BHN formed when Central Bayside Community Health Services, Connect Health and Community and Star Health came together to become one connected provider for the south-eastern Melbourne area.
Our values
Accountability | Purpose | Respect | Courage